Grand Canyon

• Grand Canyon National Park
• www.nps.gov/grca
• The park’s official website is a good first stop for anyone planning a canyon trip. Resources include maps, permit applications, and information about hiking, sightseeing, campgrounds, the latest weather, and much, much more.

• Campground Reservations
• www.recreation.gov
• You can make reservations for Mather Campground or the North Rim Campground here, but this site also offers travel-planning tips and helpful links for the region and the rest of the nation.

• Grand Canyon Association
• www.grandcanyon.org
• The GCA, a nonprofit organization founded in 1932, uses money from sales to support Grand Canyon National Park programs and publications. The GCA’s stores at Grand Canyon do double-duty as information centers, and its online bookstore has a fine selection of books and maps. Joining the GCA helps support the park, and members receive discounts on classes and purchases.

• Grand Canyon Field Institute
• www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute
• Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) offers naturalist-led classes and programs that incorporate day-hiking, backpacking, and camping, focusing on geology, archaeology, photography, and cultural or natural history.

• Grand Canyon National Park Foundation
• http://www.nationalparks.org/
• The foundation works to preserve and protect the park by fostering stewardship and sponsoring such programs and projects as the new Greenway Trail.

• Grand Canyon Trust
• www.grandcanyontrust.org
• The trust advocates collaborative, practical solutions to challenges facing the Colorado Plateau and Grand Canyon, focusing on air quality, energy, forest health, water, Native American issues, and other topics.

• Grand Canyon Volunteers
• www.gcvolunteers.org
• This group organizes single- and multiday trips in the Grand Canyon area for volunteer conservationists, from habitat restoration to trail maintenance. Grand Canyon Volunteers works with individuals and organizations to plan trips that give something back to the canyon.

• Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association
• www.gchba.org
• The association promotes and advocates low-impact hiking and backpacking in Grand Canyon. Its website has useful information for trip planning, including status reports about water sources.

• Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association
• www.gcpba.org
• This group of experienced river runners shares information on its web community about issues affecting Grand Canyon boating and posts announcements about permits, trips, and schedules.

• Leave No Trace
• www.lnt.org
• This national organization explains and promotes low-impact ethics for responsible use and active stewardship of the outdoors.

Surrounding Areas

• Kaibab National Forest
• www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai
• Start here for current conditions, camping, hiking, and sightseeing in the North Kaibab, Tusayan, and Williams districts of the forest.

• Coconino National Forest
• www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
• If you want to explore the Peaks district near Flagstaff or other areas on the Coconino, this website has the latest info about conditions, camping, hiking, and sightseeing.

• Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
• www.nps.gov/glca
• Learn more about boating, fishing, hiking, canyoneering, and sightseeing opportunities on Lake Powell and the canyon country from Lees Ferry to southern Utah.

• Lake Mead National Recreation Area
• www.nps.gov/lame
• West of Grand Canyon along the Arizona–Nevada border, Lake Mead and Lake Mohave have miles of shoreline surrounded by Joshua trees, cactus, cliffs, and sandy beaches. Find out more about recreational opportunities, visitor centers, campgrounds, and events.

• Glen Canyon Natural History Association
• www.glencanyonnha.org
• This nonprofit organization supports programs and publications for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Glen Canyon Dam, Rainbow Bridge National Monument, and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. The site includes information about visitor centers, museums, events, and hiking trails.

• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• www.blm.gov/az
• Unpaved BLM roads travel 4,000 miles through rugged country in the Arizona Strip for remote camping, hiking, canyoneering, and sightseeing. For more information about the Paria Canyon–Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area or Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, start with the BLM’s Arizona page.

• Hualapai Tribe
• www.destinationgrandcanyon.com
• Learn more about the Hualapai Nation and the Skywalk at Grand Canyon West. The site describes lodging and tour options, including white-water rafting with the Hualapai River Runners.

• Havasupai Tribe
• www.havasupaitribe.com
• The tribe’s site offers helpful information for planning a trip to Supai Village and Havasu Canyon, including maps, enticing photos, and information about helicopter and horseback tours, as well as lodging.

• Navajo Tribe
• www.navajonationparks.org
• Learn more about visiting the Navajo Nation’s tribal parks, including Antelope Canyon and the Little Colorado River Gorge. The site has information about hunting and fishing permits and fee schedules for camping and hiking on tribal lands.
• www.discovernavajo.com
• This is a one-stop shop for information about lodging, attractions, events, and tours on the Navajo Reservation. Traditional stories and cultural history are included.

• Arizona Trail Association
• www.aztrail.org
• When complete, this non-motorized trail will cross the state from Utah to Mexico: 800 miles. Sections of the trail on the North and South Rims can be used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The website provides directions and descriptions for trail sections.

• Museum of Northern Arizona
• www.musnaz.org
• The MNA has been interpreting and preserving the cultural and natural history of the Colorado Plateau since 1928. Visit the website to find out more about exhibitions, events, and programs, including MNA’s Venture trips to Grand Canyon and other areas.

Gateway Towns

• Flagstaff
• www.flagstaffarizona.org
• Attractions, accommodations, and self-guided tours are highlighted on this site, focusing on northern Arizona’s largest mountain town.

• Kanab, Utah
• www.visitkanab.info
• Kanab makes a convenient base from which to explore national parks and monuments in southern Utah and northern Arizona. You’ll find lodging, dining, tours, recreation, and other travel information on this site.

• Page
• www.pagelakepowelltourism.com
• With descriptions of lodging, tours, recreation, and sightseeing, this site will help you plan a stay in Page, on the edge of Lake Powell.

• Williams
• www.williamschamber.com
• Williams bills itself as the Gateway to Grand Canyon, and the local chamber’s website has information on tours to the canyon, as well as local attractions, events, and history.

Arizona Travel

• Arizona Office of Tourism
• www.arizonaguide.com
• This site has nearly everything you need to know about visiting Arizona, region by region, including tour packages, lodging, events, and itineraries.

• Arizona Highways Magazine
• www.arizonahighways.com
• Arizona’s Department of Transportation publishes a monthly magazine with lavish photos of the state’s attractions. This website highlights the “greatest hits” of the print version, with descriptions of hikes, back-roads drives, events, photo tips, and a trip planner.

• Arizona Travel Parks Association
• www.azrvparks.com
• This helpful site lists member RV parks and provides links to Arizona weather and attractions.

© Kathleen Bryant from Moon Grand Canyon, 4th Edition